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18,835 | The city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means "wood" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means "covered shelter". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey structure was made enti... | [
{
"answer": "wood",
"question": "What does काष्ठ mean in English?"
},
{
"answer": "covered shelter",
"question": "What is the English translation of Mandap?"
},
{
"answer": "Maru Satal",
"question": "What do Newar speakers call Kasthamandap temple?"
},
{
"answer": "King Laxmi... |
18,836 | The colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means "great city". The city is called "Kasthamandap" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthamandap. During medieval ... | [
{
"answer": "Kasthamandap Mahanagar",
"question": "What is the ancient name of Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "Kantipur",
"question": "How does कान्तिपुर transliterate into English?"
},
{
"answer": "Lakshmi",
"question": "Who is also called Kanti?"
},
{
"answer": "pur",
"ques... |
18,837 | The ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names "Nagdaha" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacuated out from there and h... | [
{
"answer": "lake",
"question": "According to legend, what body of water once existed on the site of Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "snakes",
"question": "What animals notably resided in Nagdaha?"
},
{
"answer": "Bodhisatwa Manjusri",
"question": "Who was the founder of Manjupattan?"
}... |
18,838 | Very few historical records exist of the period before the medieval Licchavis rulers. According to Gopalraj Vansawali, a genealogy of Nepali monarchs, the rulers of Kathmandu Valley before the Licchavis were Gopalas, Mahispalas, Aabhirs, Kirants, and Somavanshi. The Kirata dynasty was established by Yalamber. During th... | [
{
"answer": "Yalamber",
"question": "Who was the founder of the Kirata dynasty?"
},
{
"answer": "northern",
"question": "What geographical part of Kathmandu did Yambu once occupy?"
},
{
"answer": "Sino-Tibetan",
"question": "Speakers of what languages sometimes call Kathmandu Yambu?"... |
18,839 | The Licchavis from the Indo-Gangetic plain migrated north and defeated the Kiratas, establishing the Licchavi dynasty. During this era, following the genocide of Shakyas in Lumbini by Virudhaka, the survivors migrated north and entered the forest monastery in Sankhu masquerading as Koliyas. From Sankhu, they migrated t... | [
{
"answer": "Licchavis",
"question": "Who won the war between the Licchavis and the Kiratas?"
},
{
"answer": "Koliyas",
"question": "Who did the migrating Shakyas pretend to be?"
},
{
"answer": "Newar",
"question": "What sect of Buddhism is the only remaining one based in Sanskrit?"
... |
18,841 | The Licchavi era was followed by the Malla era. Rulers from Tirhut, upon being attacked by Muslims, fled north to the Kathmandu valley. They intermarried with Nepali royalty, and this led to the Malla era. The early years of the Malla era were turbulent, with raids and attacks from Khas and Turk Muslims. There was also... | [
{
"answer": "Malla",
"question": "Who ruled Nepal after the Licchavi?"
},
{
"answer": "Turk Muslims",
"question": "Along with Khas, who attacked Nepal in the early Malla period?"
},
{
"answer": "third",
"question": "What fraction of Kathmandu's population died in an ancient earthquak... |
18,843 | The Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768. This marked the beginning of the modern era in Kathmandu. The Battle of Kirtipur was the start of the Gorkha conquest of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu was adopted as the capital of the Gorkha empire, and the empire itself was dubb... | [
{
"answer": "Gorkha Kingdom",
"question": "Who won the Battle of Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "Kirtipur",
"question": "What battle inaugurated the conquering of the Kathmandu Valley by the Gorkha?"
},
{
"answer": "nine",
"question": "How many stories high was the Basantapur tower?"
}... |
18,844 | Kathmandu is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu Valley to the north of the Bagmati River and covers an area of 50.67 km2 (19.56 sq mi). The average elevation is 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. The city is directly bounded by several other municipalities of the Kathmandu valley: south of the Bagm... | [
{
"answer": "Bagmati",
"question": "What river is south of Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "northwestern",
"question": "What geographic portion of the Kathmandu Valley houses Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "4,600",
"question": "About how many feet above sea level is Kathmandu?"
},
{
"... |
18,845 | Kathmandu is dissected by eight rivers, the main river of the valley, the Bagmati and its tributaries, of which the Bishnumati, Dhobi Khola, Manohara Khola, Hanumant Khola, and Tukucha Khola are predominant. The mountains from where these rivers originate are in the elevation range of 1,500–3,000 metres (4,900–9,800 ft... | [
{
"answer": "eight",
"question": "How many rivers travel through Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "Nagarjuna hill",
"question": "Where did the canal that once terminated in Kathmandu originate?"
},
{
"answer": "4,900–9,800",
"question": "How many feet high are the mountains from which the ... |
18,846 | The agglomeration of Kathmandu has not yet been officially defined. The urban area of the Kathmandu valley is split among three different districts (collections of local government units within a zone) which extend very little beyond the valley fringe, except towards the southern ranges, which have comparatively small ... | [
{
"answer": "three",
"question": "How many districts make up the Kathmandu Valley urban area?"
},
{
"answer": "municipalities",
"question": "What are Madhyapur Thimi, Kirtipur and Bhaktapur?"
},
{
"answer": "1",
"question": "How many sub-metropolitan cities are present in the distric... |
18,847 | Five major climatic regions are found in Nepal. Of these, Kathmandu Valley is in the Warm Temperate Zone (elevation ranging from 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft)), where the climate is fairly temperate, atypical for the region. This zone is followed by the Cool Temperate Zone with elevation varying between 2,100–3,3... | [
{
"answer": "50.2",
"question": "What is the Kathmandu Valley's average temperature in winter, in degrees Fahrenheit?"
},
{
"answer": "humid subtropical climate",
"question": "Along with a subtropical highland climate, what climate classification covers Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "Cwa",
... |
18,849 | The location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil and flat terrain. This geography helped form a society based on agriculture. This, combined with its location between India a... | [
{
"answer": "Buddhism",
"question": "What religion proliferated throughout Central Asia in part due to the efforts of Lhasa Newar merchants?"
},
{
"answer": "India and China",
"question": "Existing between what two countries contributed to Kathmandu becoming a center of trade?"
},
{
"ans... |
18,850 | The economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts, artworks, garments, carpets, pashmina, paper; tr... | [
{
"answer": "one third",
"question": "Approximately what portion of Nepal's GDP is produced by the Kathmandu metropolitan area?"
},
{
"answer": "$2200",
"question": "What do Kathmandu residents earn per capita each year?"
},
{
"answer": "6.5billion",
"question": "What is the GDP of K... |
18,851 | Tourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was established and the Tribhuvan Highway, between Kathmandu and Raxaul (at India's border), w... | [
{
"answer": "1950",
"question": "Approximately when did the Nepalese tourism industry begin?"
},
{
"answer": "Raxaul",
"question": "What city was connected to Kathmandu via the Tribhuvan Highway?"
},
{
"answer": "1956",
"question": "When did construction on the Tribhuvan Highway begi... |
18,852 | Since then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Kathmandu's religious sites such as P... | [
{
"answer": "tourism",
"question": "What is the most significant industry in Nepal?"
},
{
"answer": "Hindu",
"question": "Along with Buddhists, what religion's devotees visit Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "6,179",
"question": "How many tourists visited Kathmandu in the period 1961-62?"
... |
18,853 | The neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary "traveller's ghetto", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with Thamel. Jhochhen Tol, also known as Freak Street, is Kathmandu's ... | [
{
"answer": "Thamel",
"question": "What Kathmandu neighborhood is noted for its abundance of tourists?"
},
{
"answer": "Jhamsikhel",
"question": "What neighborhood is also known as Jhamel?"
},
{
"answer": "Jhochhen Tol",
"question": "What is the traditional name for Freak Street?"
... |
18,854 | With the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel Radisson, Hotel De L'Annapurna, The Malla Hotel, Shangri-La Hot... | [
{
"answer": "four",
"question": "How many stars is Kathmandu's Grand Hotel?"
},
{
"answer": "three-star",
"question": "What type of hotel is Aloha Inn?"
},
{
"answer": "five-star",
"question": "De L'Annapurna is an example of what sort of hotel?"
},
{
"answer": "casinos",
... |
18,855 | Metropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers the Metropolitan area of Kathmandu city through its 177 elected repre... | [
{
"answer": "five",
"question": "How many sectors make up the Kathmandu metropolitan area?"
},
{
"answer": "City Core",
"question": "What sector of Kathmandu doesn't have the word 'sector' in its name?"
},
{
"answer": "civic administration",
"question": "What is the purpose of Kathma... |
18,856 | The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident-prone areas. In 1944, the fire servic... | [
{
"answer": "Barun Yantra Karyalaya",
"question": "What is Kathmandu's fire department called?"
},
{
"answer": "1937",
"question": "What year saw the founding of Kathmandu's fire department?"
},
{
"answer": "1944",
"question": "When did Bhaktapur receive coverage from the fire depart... |
18,857 | Over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to reach 915,071 in 2011 and 1,319,597 by 2021. To keep up this popul... | [
{
"answer": "427,045",
"question": "What was the population of Kathmandu in 1991?"
},
{
"answer": "1,319,597",
"question": "About how many people are likely to live in Kathmandu in 2021?"
},
{
"answer": "85",
"question": "How dense was the population of Kathmandu in 1991?"
},
{
... |
18,858 | The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come to represent a subs... | [
{
"answer": "18.5",
"question": "What percentage of Kathmandu residents are Chettris?"
},
{
"answer": "Khas Brahmins",
"question": "What is the third largest ethnic group in Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "Hinduism and Buddhism",
"question": "What are Kathmandu's primary religions?"
},... |
18,859 | The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist religious practices... | [
{
"answer": "Hindu",
"question": "What religion does Changunarayan belong to?"
},
{
"answer": "stupas",
"question": "What Buddhist monuments are present at Boudhanath?"
},
{
"answer": "466.9",
"question": "How many acres are the Kathmandu valley monument zones?"
},
{
"answer"... |
18,860 | The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli... | [
{
"answer": "Kirtipur",
"question": "Where is a Durban Square located that is not preserved?"
},
{
"answer": "Licchavi",
"question": "What is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in Kathmandu's Durbar Square?"
},
{
"answer": "50",
"question": "How many temples are pres... |
18,861 | Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th... | [
{
"answer": "Taleju",
"question": "What is Durga called in Nepali?"
},
{
"answer": "until she menstruates",
"question": "How long is Kumari believed to incarnate Taleju?"
},
{
"answer": "Matina Shakya",
"question": "Who was the Royal Kumari as of late 2008?"
},
{
"answer": "M... |
18,862 | The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula... | [
{
"answer": "5th century",
"question": "When was the Pashupatinath Temple built?"
},
{
"answer": "Hindu",
"question": "What faith does the Pashupatinath Temple serve?"
},
{
"answer": "Lord Shiva",
"question": "What is another name for Pashupati?"
},
{
"answer": "Lord Pashupat... |
18,863 | Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla.... | [
{
"answer": "Hindus",
"question": "What people make up the majority of Pashupatinath followers?"
},
{
"answer": "South",
"question": "In what part of India do the Pashupatinath priests originate?"
},
{
"answer": "Malla",
"question": "What dynasty did Yaksha Malla belong to?"
},
{... |
18,864 | The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen... | [
{
"answer": "Buddhist",
"question": "To what religion is Boudhanath holy?"
},
{
"answer": "Khāsti",
"question": "What do the Newars call Boudhanath?"
},
{
"answer": "Bauddha or Bodhnāth",
"question": "What is Boudhanath called in Nepali?"
},
{
"answer": "7",
"question": "... |
18,865 | The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E... | [
{
"answer": "Dhyani Buddha Amitabha",
"question": "Who is pictured on the stupa's base?"
},
{
"answer": "smallpox",
"question": "What is Ajima the deity of?"
},
{
"answer": "monasteries",
"question": "What are gompas?"
},
{
"answer": "Tibetan Buddhist",
"question": "Visit... |
18,866 | Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o... | [
{
"answer": "northwestern",
"question": "In what part of Kathmandu is Swayambhu located?"
},
{
"answer": "Buddhist",
"question": "What faith does Swayambhu belong to?"
},
{
"answer": "Hindus",
"question": "Other than Buddhists, who worships at Swayambhu?"
},
{
"answer": "four... |
18,867 | Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos... | [
{
"answer": "stone",
"question": "Kathmandu valley contains art made of metal, terracotta, wood and what other substance?"
},
{
"answer": "icons",
"question": "What is the most typical type of art in the Kathmandu valley?"
},
{
"answer": "1950",
"question": "In what year could Nepal ... |
18,868 | The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ... | [
{
"answer": "Mother Goddesses",
"question": "What types of deities are Bhavani and Durga?"
},
{
"answer": "wealth",
"question": "What is Sri-Lakshmi a deity of?"
},
{
"answer": "Ashoka",
"question": "By tradition, what notable figure came to Nepal 250 years before the birth of Christ... |
18,869 | Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p... | [
{
"answer": "Natural History Museum of Nepal",
"question": "Along with the National Museum of Nepal, what notable Nepalese museum is present in Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "5th century",
"question": "From what time period are the oldest artifacts in Kathmandu museums?"
},
{
"answer": "Hin... |
18,870 | The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of hi... | [
{
"answer": "western",
"question": "In what area of Kathmandu is the National Museum?"
},
{
"answer": "Swayambhunath",
"question": "What stupa is close to the National Museum?"
},
{
"answer": "Bhimsen Thapa",
"question": "Who built the building that contains the National Museum?"
}... |
18,871 | The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members. The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to... | [
{
"answer": "1955",
"question": "When did Tribhuvan die?"
},
{
"answer": "1920",
"question": "What was the birth year of King Mahendra?"
},
{
"answer": "three",
"question": "How many museums are in the Hanumandhoka Palace?"
},
{
"answer": "Birendra",
"question": "Who was ... |
18,872 | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | [
{
"answer": "north-central",
"question": "Where in Kathmandu is Narayanhity Palace Museum located?"
},
{
"answer": "1970",
"question": "In what year was Narayanhity constructed?"
},
{
"answer": "Birenda Bir Bikram Shah",
"question": "Whose marriage led to the construction of Narayanh... |
18,873 | The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ... | [
{
"answer": "modern history of the Kathmandu Valley",
"question": "What is the Taragaon Museum dedicated to?"
},
{
"answer": "Carl Pruscha",
"question": "Who is the designer of the Taragaon Museum?"
},
{
"answer": "1971",
"question": "In what year was the Taragaon Museum built?"
},... |
18,874 | Kathmandu is a center for art in Nepal, displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists. Patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts. Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a g... | [
{
"answer": "modern",
"question": "Contemporary Kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art?"
},
{
"answer": "two",
"question": "How many types are Nepali works of art typically divided into?"
},
{
"answer": "Thangkas",
"question": "What do the Tibetans call t... |
18,875 | The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build... | [
{
"answer": "Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds",
"question": "Where can one find the Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery?"
},
{
"answer": "medieval",
"question": "The Moti Azima Gallery contains objects that might be found in a Nepalese house of what time period?"
},
{
"answer": "J",
"q... |
18,876 | The National Library of Nepal is located in Patan. It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. The library is in possession of rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century AD. Kathmandu also co... | [
{
"answer": "70,000",
"question": "How many volumes are contained in Nepal's National Library?"
},
{
"answer": "Nepal Bhasa",
"question": "Along with Hindi, Sanskrit, Nepali and English, the National Library contains books in what language?"
},
{
"answer": "Ministry of Education",
"q... |
18,877 | Kathmandu is home to Nepali cinema and theaters. The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. The M. Art Theater is based in the city. The Gurukul School of Theatre organizes the Kathmandu ... | [
{
"answer": "Kanti Path",
"question": "Where can the National Dance Theatre be found in Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "1982",
"question": "What year saw the beginning of the Aarohan Theater Group?"
},
{
"answer": "Kathmandu International Theater Festival",
"question": "What gathering is... |
18,878 | Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition... | [
{
"answer": "beef",
"question": "What meat is very rarely eaten in Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "water buffalo",
"question": "What animal does buff come from?"
},
{
"answer": "Newars",
"question": "What people are particularly known for eating buff?"
},
{
"answer": "Kirat",
... |
18,879 | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | [
{
"answer": "one",
"question": "How many restaurants in the western style were present in Kathmandu circa 1955?"
},
{
"answer": "Pizza Hut and KFC",
"question": "What chain restaurants are present in Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "fried",
"question": "How is the egg in American chop sue... |
18,880 | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | [
{
"answer": "tea",
"question": "What beverage is consumed by more people in Kathmandu, coffee or tea?"
},
{
"answer": "extremely weak",
"question": "How might a western traveler find the tea served in Kathmandu?"
},
{
"answer": "rice",
"question": "What is used to make thwon?"
},
... |
18,881 | Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are cele... | [
{
"answer": "Malla",
"question": "To what era do a majority of Kathmandu's festivals date back to?"
},
{
"answer": "Newars",
"question": "Before the modern era, who mostly celebrated Kathmandu festivals?"
},
{
"answer": "west",
"question": "In what direction out of Kathmandu did the ... |
18,882 | The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to... | [
{
"answer": "Buddhists",
"question": "In addition to Hindus, who regards the Bagmati River as sacred?"
},
{
"answer": "cremated",
"question": "What is done with Hindus after they die?"
},
{
"answer": "buried",
"question": "What are done with the bodies of Kirants after death?"
},
... |
18,883 | Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib... | [
{
"answer": "7th",
"question": "In what century was Bhrikuti said to live?"
},
{
"answer": "1306",
"question": "When did Araniko die?"
},
{
"answer": "Buddhism",
"question": "What religion did Araniko help to evangelize?"
},
{
"answer": "108",
"question": "How many Newar ... |
18,884 | Kirant Mundhum is one of the indigenous animistic practices of Nepal. It is practiced by Kirat people. Some animistic aspects of Kirant beliefs, such as ancestor worship (worship of Ajima) are also found in Newars of Kirant origin. Ancient religious sites believed to be worshipped by ancient Kirats, such as Pashupatina... | [
{
"answer": "animistic",
"question": "What type of religion is Kirant Mundhum?"
},
{
"answer": "Kirat people",
"question": "Who follows the Kirant Mudhum faith?"
},
{
"answer": "Kirats",
"question": "Who worshipped at Wanga Akash Bhairabh in ancient times?"
},
{
"answer": "wo... |
18,885 | Sikhism is practiced primarily in Gurudwara at Kupundole. An earlier temple of Sikhism is also present in Kathmandu which is now defunct. Jainism is practiced by a small community. A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is... | [
{
"answer": "Gyaneshwar",
"question": "Where can a temple of the Jain faith be found?"
},
{
"answer": "300",
"question": "Kathmandu valley is home to about how many Baha'i?"
},
{
"answer": "Shantinagar, Baneshwor",
"question": "Where is the Baha'i national office located in Nepal?"
... |
18,886 | Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST M... | [
{
"answer": "Tribhuwan",
"question": "Of what university is the Institute of Medicine a constituent college?"
},
{
"answer": "Maharajgunj",
"question": "In what part of Kathmandu is the Institute of Medicine found?"
},
{
"answer": "1978",
"question": "When did the Institute of Medici... |
18,887 | Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium,... | [
{
"answer": "Football",
"question": "Along with cricket, what sport is highly popular among Nepali youth?"
},
{
"answer": "All Nepal Football Association",
"question": "What body oversees soccer in Nepal?"
},
{
"answer": "25,000",
"question": "How many people can fit in Dasarath Rang... |
18,888 | The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t... | [
{
"answer": "17,182",
"question": "As of 2004, how many kilometers of road existed in Nepal?"
},
{
"answer": "hilly terrain",
"question": "Why is travel in Kathmandu mainly via automobile or aircraft?"
},
{
"answer": "BP",
"question": "What highway connecting Kathmandu to elsewhere i... |
18,889 | The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin... | [
{
"answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport",
"question": "What is Nepal's primary airport for international travel?"
},
{
"answer": "6",
"question": "Starting in the center of Kathmandu, how many kilometers must one travel to reach Tribhuvan International Airport?"
},
{
"answer": "22",... |
18,890 | Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat... | [
{
"answer": "Oregon",
"question": "In what US state did Kathmandu first establish an international relationship?"
},
{
"answer": "Rangoon",
"question": "What was Yangon previously known as?"
},
{
"answer": "Minsk",
"question": "With what Belorussian city does Kathmandu have a relatio... |
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